Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Microbe Probe
Freeport - McMoRan

In this activity, students research the antimicrobial properties of copper.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Microbial Mining
Freeport - McMoRan

In this activity, students explore the role biological technology plays in mining and wastewater treatment.

OLogy: Microbes Coloring Book & Scavenger Hunt
OLogy (American Museum of Natural History)

See if you can find the hidden microbes on each coloring page!

OLogy: Make a Home for Microbes
OLogy (American Museum of Natural History)

Get some mud and a few other ingredients to build an entire ecosystem for bacteria. 

OLogy: Pondlife - Our Tiny Neighbors
OLogy (American Museum of Natural History)

In these videos, a biologist introduces us to the microbes that live all around us.

OLogy: Meet the OLogist - Susan Perkins
OLogy (American Museum of Natural History)

Why does this scientist love studying tiny living things called microbes?

OLogy: Ask a Scientist About Microbes
OLogy (American Museum of Natural History)

Microbiologist Susan Perkins answers kids’ questions about microbes.

AirSpace: Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs (Season 3|Ep.3)
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

With everyone quarantining, it’s like spring cleaning never ended this year—and as important as cleanliness is here on Earth, it’s really, really important when you’re headed for outer space.  

AirSpace: Survivor (Season 2|Ep.14)
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

In the final episode of season 2, Emily, Nick, and Matt discuss the implications of tardigrades on the Moon, and why scientists are working hard to ensure that microbes from Earth aren’t contaminating our search for life in the solar system.

AirSpace: Under Pressure (Season 1, Ep.13)
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

In this episode, we talk deep-sea diving, marine microbes, prog rock, and ocean worlds.

Ask A Biologist: Microbes - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Arizona State University, Ask A Biologist

In this story, you will see how good bacteria, antibiotics, and new technologies help keep the bad guys from taking over the body.